Pair Meiji Japanese Sumida Gawa Figural Pottery Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of 19th Century Meiji Japanese Sumida Gawa figural pottery lamps. Early pieces were made with exaggerated features and very detailed earthenware.
Terracotta, Lucite
CHINOISERIE JAPANNED BLACK AND GiLT DECORATED TABLE LAMP WITH FIGURAL SCENES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Antique Chinoiserie Black and Gilt Decorated Table Lamp with Figural Scenes Please note: The delivery ...
Wood
Vintage Japanese Oriental Porcelain Satsuma Vase Gold Gilt Figural Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Japanese Oriental Porcelain Satsuma Vase Gold Gilt Figural Table Lamp on Wooden Base.
Porcelain
Vintage Oriental Japanese Figural Samurai Brown Ceramic Jug Form Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Oriental Japanese Figural Samurai Brown Ceramic Jug Form Table Lamp.
Ceramic
Antique Japanese Ceramic Beige Figural Dragon Vase Form Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Japanese Ceramic & Brass Beige Figural Dragon Vase Form Table Lamps with Applied Decoration on all Sides - a Pair.
Ceramic
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Cast Bronze Geisha Statue Figure Lamp Signed 1890
By Eisuke Miyao 1
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & large antique Japanese Meiji period Tokyo School Bronze Sculpture lamp and stand, by Miyao Eisuke (1850-1920), circa 1890. This beautiful large bronze sculpture is by the p...
Bronze
Mid-Century Brass Toned Figural Aladdin's Oil Lamp Styled Table Lighter
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage figural oil lamp table lighter is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Japan and date to approximately 1965 and done in the period Mid-Century Modern style.
Metal, Spelter
Pair 19th C. French Empire Marble and Bronze Figural Candelabra Mounted as Lamps
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of French, 19th century Empire bronze figural candelabra on carrara marble plinth bases each with gilt bronze beading and trim, now mounted as lamps, each modeled as a maide...
Marble, Metal, Bronze, Copper
Figural Japanese Bronze Lamp With Mica Shade Lantern
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Beautiful detailed and signed Japanese figural bronze modified for electrification Tokyo school bronze model of a girl with a lantern Meiji Period signed Udagawa
Bronze
Japanese Guardian Figure - Momoyama School
Located in San Francisco, CA
Polychrome wooden guardian figure in protective stance mounted on a wooden base with a later lamp fixture which does not affect the integrity of the antique wooden sculpture.
Wood, Paint
20th Century, Japanese Meiji Figural Bronze Electrified Oil Lamp
Located in Big Flats, NY
20th century, Japanese figural bronze electrified oil lamp features figural aviary and floral decoration with double handles, Duplex burner and frosted shade atop a ming tree footed ...
Bronze
Antique Japanese Bronze & Mixed Metal Figural & Foliate Lamp c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Japanese Bronze & Mixed Metal Figural & Foliate Lamp C1920 Measures - 25 1/4" x 15" x 15"
Bronze
Sold
H 26.75 in W 12.25 in D 12.25 in
Antique Japanese Nippon Scenic Hand Painted & Gilt Porcelain Figural Lamp, c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique table lamp offers Japanese Nippon urn form base with hand painted scenic decoration, double ram form handles and gilt highlights throughout, raised on foliate cast base, c...
Porcelain
Sold
H 35.5 in W 13.25 in D 13.25 in
Antique Japanese Meiji Figural Terra Cotta Monumental Dragon Table Lamp C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Japanese Meiji Figural Terra Cotta Monumental Dragon Table Lamp C1900 Measures- 35.5''H x 13.25''W x 13.25''D
Terracotta
Pair oriental figural lamps
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Pair painted gesso oriental figural lamps
Gesso
Sold
H 36 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Vintage Art Deco Japanese Figural Green Porcelain Man & Women Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Art Deco Japanese Figural Green Porcelain Man & Women Table Lamp - Pair.
Porcelain
Outstanding Pair of Asian Figural Ceramic Lamps - circa 1920's
Located in Atlanta, GA
Outstanding Pair of Asian Ceramic Lamps, believed to be Chinese or Japanese, circa 1920's.
Brass, Metal
Pair of Blanc de Chine Chinoiserie Figural Porcelain Tall Table Lamps
Located in West Hartford, CT
A pair of blanc de chine white figural porcelain table lamps of two geisha girls on black wood bases. Includes black silk pagoda shaped lampshade. Dimensions are below and the heigh...
Porcelain, Silk, Mahogany
Sold
H 16.54 in W 8.47 in D 5.91 in
Goldscheider Vienna Art Déco Figure, Japanese Woman With Lampion, Lorenzl, c1930
By Josef Lorenzl, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare and excellent Goldscheider art ceramic figure of the 1930's: Young standing Japanese woman in traditional kimono with wide sleeves and colored floral decoration on dark blue ba...
Ceramic
Bronze Figural Table Lamp of Japanese man
Located in Houston, TX
Bronze figural table lamp, circa 1920s Japanese bronze figure mounted on stand.
Brass, Bronze
Lovely Satsuma Pottery of Meditating Buddha Figure, Table Lamp Japan 1950s
By Satsuma
Located in Miami, FL
Finely detailed Satsuma table lamp of Buddha, 1950s Japan, on a richly decorated throne seating in a lotus position with hands on lap.
Brass
19th Century Carved Soapstone Asian Figural Lamp
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant sculptural Asian lamp having a carved soapstone Japanese Guan Yin Mother Goddess figure as the objet d'arte base, standing on a gorgeous detailed triangular brass base.
Soapstone
Antique Japanese Bronze Figural Lamp Sculpture Meiji Period
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautifully cast patinated bronze sculpture from the finest Tokyo school of a young maiden with peony floral top. The peony with a single socket for light. Signed at base circa 1910....
Bronze
Pair of Japanese carved wood figural lamps
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful pair of carved wood figural lamps. Fishermen. Beautiful patina and coloration, wonderful expressions, and details.
For additional, lamps, chairs, armchairs, desks, c...
Figural Satsuma Lamp
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great looking large Satsuma figure that has been french mounted and can be removed from the base or used as a lamp
Blanc de Chine Quan Yin Figural Table Lamp
Located in Southfield, MI
A rather finely done blanc de chine table lamp dating to the 60's, and probably a Japanese porcelain done for US export depicting the traditional pose of Quan Yin with attendant lily...
Porcelain, Wood
19th Century Carved Japanese Figure Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
Carved English lamp featuring a Japanese woman in walnut with inlaid mother of pearl flowers on her Kimono, circa 19th century.
Mother-of-Pearl
Pair of Japanese Asian Imari Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Japanese Imari porcelain vases mounted on giltwood bases, from the 50's possibly older unmarked. The colors are a rich burnt orange and dark blue with gold outlining, the de...
Brass
$1,545
H 25.6 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in
Large French Chinoiserie Gilt Bronze & Hand-Painted Porcelain Lamp
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large French Chinoiserie Style Gilt Bronze and Hand-Painted Porcelain Table Lamp An impressive late 19th-century French oil lamp, later converted to electricity, showcasing exquisit...
Bronze
$2,358
H 68.12 in Dm 14.18 in
ANTIQUE CHINESE EXPORT CIRCA 1920 ANTiQUE CHINOISERIE BLACK LACQUER FLOOR LAMP
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare hand painted and lacquered Chinese Export circa 1920's Chinoiserie floor standing lamp Pleas...
Wood
Chinese Black Glazed Porcelain Lamp With Gilt Metal Mounts
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome Chinese black porcelain vase is mounted with gilt metal fittings.
Porcelain
Lamp in Satsuma Earthenware and Gilt Bronze, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pot shape lamp in Satsuma earthenware decorated with polychrome enamels on a white background. Decor of palace scenes with many characters on a palace and garden background. Scenes f...
Bronze
Vintage Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Table Lamp on Brass Base
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vintage Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Lamp with cream-glaze, vibrant peonies, calligraphy, and brass base—a refined accent for cultured interiors. We sell items as acquired, wit...
Porcelain
Mid Century Chinoiserie Asian Ceramic Figural Lamps
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Vibrantly painted male and female figural lamps with brass filigree base.
Brass
$595
H 36.5 in W 10 in D 10 in
Vintage Chinoiserie Oriental Chinese Black Porcelain Large Ginger Jar Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie Oriental Chinese Black Porcelain Large Ginger Jar Table Lamp with Painted Cherry Blossom and Bird Design. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 36.5" H (to finial...
Porcelain
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
H 38 in Dm 11 in
A 19 Century Nanking Porcelain Vase on an Ormolu base turned into a Lamp
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A large late 19 Century Qing Era Chinese Nanking Porcelain Vase in famille verte crackle glaze decorated with intricate warrior and landscape scenes The vase would have been expor...
Porcelain
$550
H 26.5 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Vintage Chinoiserie English Tole Metal Tea Canister Chinese Painted Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinoiserie English Tole Metal Tea Canister Chinese Painted Table Lamp, Made in Great Britain. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 26.5" H (to finial) x 18" H (to light s...
Metal
Nippon Moriage Urn Lamp with Gilt Highlights, Meiji Style, Japan
Located in Savannah, GA
Nippon urn featuring raised Moriage decoration, gilt highlights, double handles and gorgeous open garden roses hand painted on either side. It has been converted into a table lamp wi...
Pottery
Japanese Cloisonné Table Lamp with Brass Base, Early 20th Century
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality Japanese Cloisonné Lamp, with blue, red and green enamel inlay on a brass base. This Japanese Cloisonne Table Lamp was hand-crafted with attention to details, cloiso...
Metal, Brass
Oriental Black Gilt Painted Lamp
Located in Water Mill, NY
Oriental hand-painted gilt porcalain vase made into lamp on a oriental bronze base.
Bronze
$495
H 24.5 in W 8.5 in D 6.5 in
Antique Chinese Porcelain Enamel Bronze Oriental Cloisonne Champleve Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinese Porcelain Enamel Bronze Oriental Cloisonne Champleve Table Lamp with Bronze Figural Handles. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 24.5" H (to finial) x 16" H (to l...
Bronze, Enamel
$595
H 37.5 in W 7 in D 7 in
Antique Chinese Bronze Cloisonne Enameled Champleve Chinoiserie Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinese Bronze Cloisonne Enameled Champleve Chinoiserie Table Lamp . Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 37.5" H (to finial) x 27.5" H (to light socket) x 7" W x 7" D. {...
Bronze
$1,958
H 60.83 in Dm 12.6 in
ANTIQUE 1920's CHINOISERIE BLACK JAPANNED FLOOR STANDARD LAMP GILT DECORATION
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Antique Chinoiserie black japanned floor standard lamp with gilt decoration Please note: The delivery ...
Wood
$16,500
H 74.5 in W 48 in D 14.5 in
Antique Japanese Lacquer Inlaid Hardwood Meiji Period Shibayama Shodana Cabinet
Located in Portland, OR
An exquisite antique Japanese Meiji period Shibayama Shodana cabinet, circa 1880. One of the finest antique Shibayama cabinets one will see, the cabinet is finely inlaid and overlaid...
Gold
$574,500
H 84 in W 56 in D 20 in
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Ceremony Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan. This extraordinary Meiji-period shibayama cabinet, attributed to the Tokugawa samurai clan, s...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
$15,000 / set
H 29 in W 25 in D 12 in
Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18thc 29 Inch
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just discovered and coming from a Shinto Shrine deaccession Call or message us for details or to reserve. Japan an early and superb pair (2) of mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dogs als...
Wood
Japanese Satsuma Style Porcelain Vase Table Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
Mid-20th Century Japanese Style Porcelain Table Lamp inspired by the Satsuma style of ceramics which originated in Japan during the late 19th and 20th centuries. Lamp features rich c...
Porcelain
Pair Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Figural Lamps
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Figural Lamps. Symbolic Wise Man and Quan Yin / Mother Figure
Porcelain
$243,094 / set
H 81.5 in W 48.04 in D 16.93 in
Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji Era Bronze Elephant and Pagoda Incense Burners
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique Japanese Meiji era bronze elephant and pagoda incense burners Japanese, Late 19th Century Sculpture: Height 151cm, width 122cm, depth 43cm Base: Height 56cm, width 82...
Marble, Bronze
Pair Early 20th Century Empress Fu Dog Cloisonné Figures
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Empress Fu Dogs cloisonné. Each figure is shown seated on top of a mythical beast, one holding a flowering vase and one holding a ruyi scepter, decorated with brightly colore...
Metal, Enamel, Bronze
Sumida Gawa Pottery Vase, Japan, early 20th century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Sumida Gawa pottery vase, Japan, early 20th century.
Ceramic
Antique table lamps became a category of their own once electricity moved light off the wall and onto furniture. The form split quickly: task-driven designs like the Anglepoise on one side, decorative ceramic and glass on the other.
Styles to Know
Base material shapes the light as much as the shade does: ceramic and glass diffuse a softer glow, while brass and metal read more directional. Layer the look with a mid-century modern floor lamp for ambient light, or set a pair on a mid-century modern nightstand for a bedroom.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Table Lamp
Buying individually rather than as a pair allows more flexibility when mixing eras across a room. For those shopping by name rather than by shape, the history of the Anglepoise lamp is worth a read. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
Across New York, there’s no shortage of statement lighting on view.
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.